Health Care Aide

Prairie Mountain Health; Souris; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide direct client care and environmental support. The role involves assisting clients with daily living activities, documenting care, and promoting independence. Ideal candidates will have a Health Care Aide Certificate and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized program.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality and cultural diversity.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in daily living activities while promoting dignity and independence.
• Follow individualized care plans and document client care.
• Provide personal hygiene assistance as per care plan.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Independent judgment

Cultural sensitivity

Confidentiality

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Join to apply for the Health Care Aide role at Prairie Mountain Health

• Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized program
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
• Ability to display independent judgment
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Position Summary

The Health Care Aide provides direct client care and environmental support within established standards of care, policies and procedures. The Health Care Aide functions in meeting the special and changing needs of clients and assisting them in reaching and maintaining optimum health and independence within the limits of their abilities under the direction of the team leader.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in activities of daily living, striving to maintain self-respect, dignity, and independence of clients by encouraging and allowing clients to care for themselves within the limits of their abilities as described in the client’s record. Integrate the resident Bill of Rights (Long Term Care) into care.
• Follow individualized clients’ care plan, provide feedback to improve care and communicate/report client changes to the team leader.
• Document care according to policy
• Document observations and care provided in the client’s health record and/or appropriate flow sheet as per policies and procedures (i.e. Clinical Documentation, fluid balance record).
• Provide or assist the client with Personal Hygiene as per care plan to include but not limited to bathing – tub bath, shower or complete or partial bed bath; grooming – wash hands, face, perineal area; shampoos and combs hair, shaves, cleans, and cuts nails; skin care – provides back rubs/skincare; oral care- mouth care, care of teeth and dentures; dressing – assist in dressing and undressing, remove soiled clothing and put out clean clothes. Assist clients with care of personal belongings and clothing.